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kitchen decisions....help!

12 years ago

I've been told different things..can anyone tell me if you can use a down draft with a range top? I don't want a big hood vent in the middle of my kitchen and would much rather have a range top than a cooktop. Maybe I need to redesign the kitchen so its not in the island :(

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Carol Johnson
12 years ago
It depends on the range top requirements. I found a kitchen aid 600 cfm, retractable down draft that sounds like it is rated for some commercial style range tops. Discuss with your appliance supplier for exact details.
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12 years ago
Downdrafts only (barely) work with cooktops. They are a very poor choice for high BTU cooking. Overhead ventng that works with the laws of physics instead of trying to go against it are always the best choice.
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